SENIOR LIBRARIAN (TEEN SERVICES) - SOUTH REGIONAL LIBRARY

Durham County•Durham, NC

About The Position

Durham County Library is seeking an innovative professional to lead the South Regional Library's Teen Services Unit. The Senior Librarian will oversee services, resources, and programming for teens at South Regional Library. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for working with young people in libraries and their information needs. The Senior Librarian will be responsible for creating a safe and welcoming space for teens at the South Regional Library, with an emphasis on dynamic engagement of the community. Work is performed with independence under the supervision of the South Regional Library Manager. The position is based at the South Regional Library, but the selected candidate may be asked to work at other library locations. Typical Schedule: Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. This position includes one evening shift per week (Tuesday), every third Saturday, and every twelfth Sunday on a rotating basis.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of library resources, procedures, and systems.
Analytical skills and knowledge of tools for evaluating the community and its information needs.
Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for a wide variety of customers.
Ability to plan innovative programs that adapt to meet the needs and skill level of customers.
Ability to use good judgement in daily services to analyze problems, recommend solutions and make decisions.
High degree of comfort learning new technologies.
Ability to relate library services to the needs of the community.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and other employees.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Master’s Degree in Library Science or related discipline
One year of professional library or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate should possess considerable public library experience and experience working with teens.

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and evaluates any assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
Coordinates programming for all ages through planning, scheduling, delegation, partnerships, contract development and facilitation.
Collections development, request books, films, etc. from the Acquisitions department to support programs.
Completes training classes and attends professional development seminars, workshops and conferences to learn and maintain skills and knowledge for professional growth.
Works reference and circulation desks, answering research, informational, readers' advisory, and technology queries with a high degree of accuracy.
Provides excellent customer service.
Assist library patrons with computer use and library technology.
Records program statistics, compiles and submits monthly reports.
Plans and monitors unit budgets, reconciles cash receipts for the day and for bank deposits.
Researches and evaluates vendors for new or existing services, collections, and formats.
Monitors maintenance and upkeep of assigned area.
Serves as the Teen Services Unit Manager at the South Regional Library.
Responsible for training, supervision, and management of the Teen Services volunteers.
Oversees the library’s teen space, young adult collection, teen-related programming and outreach.
Assists with preparation and monitoring of unit budget.
Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates teen programming at the South Regional Library.
Performs professional and administrative library work and develops and provides library services and programs that support the library’s strategic plan.
Provides excellent customer service in a team-based environment by covering service points.
Performs related work as assigned.